Collaborate with Tourism Nova Scotia to develop world-class experiences that differentiate Nova Scotia, appeal to the Free Spirit segment, and create marketing assets to attract new visitors.
Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Increased experience development skills
- New photography and video to promote your new experience
- Inclusion in Tourism Nova Scotia marketing, including NovaScotia.com, social media and the Doers & Dreamers travel guide
- Insights on sales opportunities.
The EXCELLerator partner program is open to businesses, tourism-related organizations, and licensed accommodations and campgrounds in Nova Scotia.
Deadline for applications is February 3, 2020 at 12:00pm (noon).
Questions about the World-Class Experience EXCELLerator Program can be directed to Heather Yule, Manager, Experience Development at heather.yule@novascotia.ca.
Participants in the 2019 World-class Experience EXCELLerator Program:
Participants in the 2018 World-class Experience EXCELLerator Program:
- Candlebox Kayaking: Seaside Adventure & Beachside Feast
- Fox Harb’r Resort: Gourmet Seaside Resort Getaway
- Vision Air Services: Heli-Picnic Island Escape
- Lunenburg Walking Tours: Lunenburg Distilled: A Culinary Adventure
- La Société Promotion Grand-Pré (in development)
- Avondale Sky Winery: Avondale Sky Wine Lab Adventure
- The Keeper’s Kitchen at Cape Forchu Lightstation: Lightkeeper's SeaFeast
Participants in the 2017 World-class Experience EXCELLerator Program and Their Experiences
- Argyler Lodge: Acadian Kitchen Party
- Cape LaHave Adventures: LaHave Islands Glamping Adventure
- Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: Ocean Ceilidh & Seafood
- East Coast Outfitters: Sea-to-Table Lobster Adventure
- Great E.A.R.T.H. Expeditions: Wild Islands Camping Adventure
- Good Cheer Adventures: Good Cheer Lobster Feast
- NovaShores Adventures: Fundy Sunrise Yoga & Kayaking
- Oceanstone Seaside Resort: Lobster Feast & Peggy’s Cove Adventure
- Pleasant Paddling: Private Island Yurt for Two
- Tangled Garden: Gourmet Garden Party
- Tidal Bore Rafting Resort: Fundy Tides & Fireside Adventure
- White Point Beach Resort: Great Canadian Lobster Fishing Feast
Participants in the 2016 World-class Experience EXCELLerator Program and Their Experiences
- Advocate Boat Tours: Your Own Island: A Bay of Fundy Camping Adventure
- Domaine de Grand Pré Winery: Devour! The Vines
- Fundy Geological Museum: Tidal Reveal: Dig for Canada’s Oldest Dinosaurs
- Go North Tours: The Tidal Bay Wine Tasting Adventure
- North River Kayak Tours: Lighthouse Bites: Full Moon Adventure
- Kayak Halifax: Halifax Islands Glamping and Culinary Adventure
- The Lightkeepers Kitchen & Guest House: Nova Scotia’s Ultimate Lobster Feast
- The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery: Dining on the Ocean Floor
- Taste Halifax Food Tours: Best of Halifax Foodie Adventure
- White Point Beach Resort: Stellar Beach Feast at White Point
- *Oak Island Tours Incorporated: Oak Island’s Treasured Tales – to be confirmed
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